The grand finale of AIUB Champions League (ACL) 2025, held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, was nothing short of electrifying. Borussia Dortmund (FST) emerged victorious, securing the coveted championship with a thrilling tiebreaker 6-5 win over FC Barcelona (FASS) in a nail-biting showdown. Atletico Madrid (FBA) claimed the third spot on the podium, Real Sociedad (FST) earned the Fair Play award for their commendable sportsmanship. Adding to the excitement, a special women’s match saw Inter Miami edge out Real Madrid in a fierce rivalry.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, the campus turned into a stage for celebration during the grand prize-giving ceremony. The event was graced by Ms. Nadia Anwar, Founder Member and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, AIUB, in the presence of Prof. Dr. Md. Saiful Islam, Vice Chancellor, AIUB; Professor Dr. Abdur Rahman, Pro Vice-Chancellor, AIUB; Dr. Zahidul Islam Khan, Registrar, AIUB; Professor Dr. Manzur H. Khan, Proctor, AIUB; Major (Retd.) Faiz-Ul-Bari Rajon, Depuy Director, Administration; and Mr. Abu Miah Akhanda Tuhin, Assistant Director, Office of Public Relations. The program was hosted by Mr. Md. Joynal Abedin, Coordinator, Office of Sports, AIUB.

The organizing team, spearheaded by the Office of Sports with support from the Office of Student Affairs, expressed heartfelt thanks to all participants for their incredible energy and passion throughout the tournament.

Winners in Various Categories:

• PLAYER OF THE FINAL (MALE): SAMIUL ISLAM (BORUSSIA DORTMUND)
• PLAYER OF THE FINAL (FEMALE): MOUSHUMI JAHAN (INTER MIAMI)
• BEST DEFENDER: MD. AL-AMIN KAGOZI (ATLETICO MADRID)
• GOLDEN BOOT: SAMIUL ISLAM (BORUSSIA DORTMUND)
• GOLDEN BALL: MD MOINUL ISLAM KHAN (FC BARCELONA)
• ⁠GOLDEN GLOVE: OMOR FARUK RAVID (BORUSSIA DORTMUND)
• ⁠RISING PLAYER: TASKIN MUHAMMAD SHABAB (FC BARCELONA)
• ⁠FAIR PLAY AWARD: REAL SOCIEDAD (FST)
• 2ND RUNNER-UP: ATLETICO MADRID (FBA)
• ⁠RUNNER-UP (FEMALE): REAL MADRID
• 1ST RUNNER-UP: FC BARCELONA (FASS)
• CHAMPION (FEMALE): INTER MIAMI CF
• ⁠CHAMPION: BORUSSIA DORTMUND (FST)

AIUB Champions League 2025 wasn’t just about football; it was a celebration of unity, sportsmanship, and campus spirit, with memories that will echo through AIUB's halls for years to come.